Ricoh WG-M1 vs Sony NEX-7

Below, we are comparing the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony NEX-7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Ricoh and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the WG-M1 (14MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the WG-M1 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The WG-M1 was unveiled 2 years later than the NEX-7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-M1 matches up versus the NEX-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are viewable at Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-M1 features external dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Ricoh WG-M1 and Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-M1 compared to the NEX-7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-M1 and NEX-7 is 91 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-M1 and NEX-7.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-M1 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-7 will provide greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer WG-M1 provides an advantage in sensor technology.